Centaurea graminifolia
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Centaurea graminifolia

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
17
Observations
97

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Perennial cornflower grows best with abundant sunlight and tolerates moderate sun, reflecting its origins in wide open native fields. Too much or too little light can cause reduced growth or bleaching. Its requirement for ample sunlight remains the same at all stages of growth.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

The perennial cornflower originates from temperate regions and thrives at temperatures of 68 to 95 °F (20 to 35 ℃). It may be necessary to alter conditions to reproduce this temperature range as the seasons change.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Perennial cornflower is in early spring, as it comes out of dormancy and begins active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although a Perennial cornflower has relatively low fertilizer needs, annual feeding can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial, Annual
Genus
Centaurea
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Size
5.08 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Mid summer
Native Area
Russia, Norway, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Netherlands, France, Poland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Croatia, Slovenia, Belgium, Serbia

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